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Power access: Adding some way to get at 12V power will allow you to hook up electric clothing or accessories like a GPS. Some riders use BMW power sockets and plugs (available from BMW motorcycle dealers; expensive; finished-looking), some use SAE connectors (available at any auto parts store; cheap; unsightly). Any safe access to power is great, although keep in mind that the Ninja 250's alternator will only provide about 60W for extra stuff before it stops charging the battery. The alternator produces peak power (roughly 60W extra) at 6k RPM. Any engine speed below that will produce less extra power, so keep that in mind when calculating extra power available.

I really like my 250. It's a good little bike with a few shortcomings when it comes to long-distance riding. I don't have enough money this year for another bike like I thought I would, so my only real option for the time being is to tart up what I have and make it as comfortable as it could be. All of this will help immensely!

Dude, I loved your band's cover of "Straight Edge Revenge". I would've sang along but I was at the back buying beers. - Scott Vogel

I'm very interested in this subject even though I don't have a Ninja 250. I'm hoping to find a good used one and think I would like to make it a little more comfortable for longer trips. Appreciate the links!

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Power access: Adding some way to get at 12V power will allow you to hook up electric clothing or accessories like a GPS. Some riders use BMW power sockets and plugs (available from BMW motorcycle dealers; expensive; finished-looking)

Those same connectors are also available at your John Deere dealer, or direct from the manufacturer at Powerlet.

Chaz

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Changes in some of the links

I recently went to refer to this thread and found that a number of links no longer work. Unfortunately, I cannot update them. Not sure why that is. It seems that most forums allow you to edit your posts.

So I went to the "same" thread on www.beginnerandbeyond.com and updated that one. I also added a few things in addition to these updates. So the post here is outdated. Refer to the other one.

NOTE about EDITS: The links here sometimes change and as a result don't work. I recently updated all of them so they are current, but I'm sure some will change again. If one doesn't work, you should still be able to find a way to the correct link. And every so often, I will try to check to see how they are.